Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

Any pictures? Could you grab me some measures?

 

Just sharing some of my OME experiences. Got 5100 all around with 882. My truck is currently a Ext cab with ARB bumper and 9K winch.

Front measurement from ground to fender 36.5 R and 37L rear with Dakar 2.25 leaf pack is at 40R/L inches. 39 inches with 250+ of weight in the back.

I went ahead bought nitrochargers and 883 for the front to help the rake.

Hoping it will help it out. I’ll send an update when they arrive.

 

I’m gonna need to see pictures of this ute tray when you get it installed.

 

Getting ready to order new suspension for my '03 extended cab. Full 3/16" skids, Trail Gear front tube bumper, All Pro sliders, with a cap on the back and like 400-500lbs of tools and gear. I'm looking to get just under 3" of lift over stock. This way I can ditch the crappy spacer lift. I was leaning towards Nitrocharger shocks all around with 882's up front and new leaf packs in the rear. Any suggestions? Edit: I already have the diff drop.
20180923_184816 by Bob Condor, on Flickr

20180503_190438 by Bob Condor, on Flickr

 

wheelers recommended the 883 for me...DC V6, i didnt have any additional weight up front planned at the time

 

Suspension is about shot on my '99...may have to join the OME club soon. Leaf springs are almost completely flat

 

Pulled the trigger today and called Wheelers. Ordered the 882's and Dakars w/ the aal along with the full kit. They were great over there helping me out and can't wait to get my parts!

 

Which has the better off road manners/flex on our 1st gens with decent front end weight, 882s or 883s?

 

Just got my 883 installed with winch and ARB bumper. I feel that the 883 has a little more roll and bounce on road. Not sure how that will work on Offroad

 

Maybe read thru this when you have time. Might have to back up a few posts to get the full story.
Brett's average build thread

 

Fresh 1st gen owner here. I’m looking at ordering the ome full setup to replace the 6inch block and spacer setup that came on the truck. I need the leaf springs and alllllll that. One thing I’m still unclear on is if I’m gonna need to do anything for my control arms. If I remove everything from the previous lift and install something like a 2.5 or 3 inch will my control arms meet up correctly? Thanks a ton.

 

My lessons learned.

Are you goin aftermarket bumper and winch? Consider which coil to buy. 881 are for stock set up

Rear leaf springs will most likely need shims to correct driveline angle. 2-3 degree shims will be needed.

Also on driveline angle, buy a carrier bearing drop kit.

Stock control arms work with OME

 

It has a bumper and wench already so good looking out on that point. I’d like to go stiffer in case I want to load up with supplies/ camper shell when my guy and I start our over landing adventures.


Edit: tried looking around on the web, could you put into noob terms how and what the shim and bearing drop kit are? Thx

 

2.5 - 3 will have have vibrations... We’ll, most likely you will have vibrations from the driveline shaft. To correct it you will need to angle the driveline to the correct angle.

Degree shims are a chunk of metal that provides the angle between the leaf spring and rear axle.

The carrier Beating drop kit goes in the middle of the shaft to also correct the angle.

With regards to the extra weight in the back, you might need some helper spring or air bags, but I’ll let others speak to that.

 

Thanks so much for the input and description. I’m still trying to learn what I need to get my ride sorted out. I’ve had her a couple weeks and been driving a commuter car while she waits on her setup. I can’t wait.

 

Just finished installing the new front end components. Gained about 2" of lift in the front, and 3" in the rear. Front end is 22 inches from center hub to fender, rear end is 23 inches. CV angles look good, but noticed that my front end went from negative camber to positive. Taking it to get aligned tomorrow, hoping they can straighten things out.

Front:
- OME 2881 Coil Springs
- Bilstein 5100 (24-239928) at 0" / lowest setting
- Moog Greasable Sway Bar Links (

$32 K90704 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link for Toyota Tacoma

K90704 /

$24 K90705 Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link for Toyota Tacoma

K90705)

Rear:
- OME Dakar Leaf Springs (CS046RA & CS046RB)
- Bilstein 5100 (

$96 33-247717 Coupling, 3/4" (50)

33-247717)
- OME Greasable shackles (GS12) & bushings (SB88)
- OME Exhaust bracket (FK21)

 

I’ve got an 02 Double Can w/ OME kit and 881’s. Also running 255/85/16’s.

Gave me ~2.5” lift over stock. Bigger tires gave me a bit more too.

 

Do you need longer center pins when installing Dakar AAL's into the Dakar pack?

 

Nice truck! Do you have any rubbing with those tires?

 

If its just a single AAL, no. I didn't. You will need larger U-Bolts. If you don't already have them, touch base with Wheeler's, Low Range or Headstrong. I think I ordered mine from LowRange.